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The ideas are not restricted by field limitations, and any idea can be submitted. However, they may refer to the following topics for preparation.

• Green and Intelligent Technology: Sustainable Technology, Smart Cities, Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Material Technology and Innovation, etc.
• Healthy Living and Cultural Technology: Healthcare Technology Innovation, Education Technology Revolution, Food Technology, Creative Culture, etc.
• Finance and Business Innovation: Financial Technology Innovators, E-commerce Innovation, Social Impact, Future of Work, etc.

April 26, 2025-October, 27: First Round Registration

• Access the competition website, download the PPT preparation guidelines, and the recommended template.(see First Round Registration Guidelines below.)
• Submit PPT
• Attend the training workshop online or on-site.

October 27-December 9: First Round Evaluation

• The review team conducts initial evaluation.
• Announce the list of teams advancing to the next round (Top 100).
• Notify the selected teams to prepare for the next round of competition.

December 9-February 16, 2026: Semi-Finals Submission

• Access the competition website, and download semi-final video preparation guidelines (detailed information will be posted after the first-round evaluation).
• Submit the videos for the semi-final competition.

February 16, 2026-March 10: Semi-Finals Evaluation

• The review team conducts the semi-finals evaluation.
• Announce the list of teams advancing to the finals (Top 60).
• Notify the selected teams to prepare for the next round of competition.

March 10-April 3: Finals Submission

• Access the competition website, and download finals preparation guidelines (detailed information will be posted after semi-finals evaluation).
• Submit the PPT for the finals.

April 10: Final Evaluation and Award Ceremony

• The 60 participating teams will present their projects and engage in Q&A sessions with judges in parallel venues.
• The competition results will be announced, followed by the award ceremony.

Cash Prize

Additional Rewards

• Opportunity to participate in a 1-on-1 technopreneur mentorship.
• Opportunity to apply for a Master’s scholarship in Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
• Opportunity to join the X³ Co-venture, summer school, and investment and financing exchange meetings.
• More surprise gifts.

PDP Hour (for XJTLU Entrepreneur College (Taicang) students only)

By participating in competition-related activities and accumulating a total of 100 hours, participants will be eligible to receive a certificate issued by the competition organiser. Students could access e-bridge, and upload the certificates for evaluation by the Academic Advisor. The e-bridge will properly record the hours in increments of 100, 200, 300.

• Stage 1 (30 hours):

1. Successfully submit first-round registration materials and be qualified for the first round of the competition.
2. Participation in at least one competition-related activity/event is required: Q&A session, seminar, or workshop (May 2025-October 2025).

• Stage 2 (30 hours):

1. Successfully advanced to the semi-final round of the competition.
2. Participation in at least two workshop/training. (November 2025 – February 2026)
3. Fulfilment of all Stage 1 requirements.

• Stage 3 (40 hours):

1. Successfully advanced to the final round of the competition.
2. Fulfilment of all Stage 2 requirements.

If the students do not successfully make it to the final round, they can choose to merge the time they have fulfilled in the competition-related activities with the time accrued from the X3 Co-Venture or Innovation Factory activities for the overall calculation

1. Submission Requirement

• Each team should consist of at least 2 members, with each member participating in only one team. Participants can be junior college, undergraduate, postgraduate, or doctoral students. Each team can only submit one project idea and has only one submission opportunity.
• The submitted file name should be named as “Project Title + School Name“. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in disqualification from the competition.
• PPT submission requirements:

The 6-page PPT for the first round should include a cover page, project background, core technology, market opportunity, business model, and team structure.

Please click to view and download the first-round PowerPoint (PPT) preparation guidelines and recommended PPT template.

No animation effects or video playback should be used in the PPT. Failure to adhere to this limit or violate the aforementioned requirements will be considered a violation and will result in disqualification.

2. Judging Criteria

The judges will evaluate submissions based on four key dimensions:

• Quality of Idea: Is the project idea unique, innovative, and potentially disruptive? Does it address an existing problem or fill a market gap?
• Market Potential: Is there a significant demand for the product/service? Is the target market large enough and potentially profitable?
• Business Model Viability: Is the proposed business model reasonable and sustainable? How does the project plan to generate revenue and achieve profitability?
• Team Quality: Does the team possess the necessary skills, experience, and commitment required for the project’s success? Do the team members demonstrate good chemistry and mutual respect? Please consider the diversity of team composition, the clarity of member roles and the demonstration of collaboration ability.

3. Second Round Selection

The top 100 teams will advance to the second round.

4. Submission Deadline

PPT submissions must be completed by 27 October 2025 at 23:59 (UTC+8).

5. Submission Method

Please click to visit the registration website to fill in the required details, and submit the PPT.